"We had only one practice in the last five days and I think it showed," Berman said.

True, the Cougars had 14 turnovers, but the reason the mistakes stood out is that expectations are so high for Palmyra. The Cougars are 9-0 and 5-0 in division play. The 15-point difference against the Falcons was the second-closest game they have played this year.